Finance Operations & Strategy Associate

Job description

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Finance Operations & Strategy Associate based in Brazil.** We are looking for a driven, analytical, and entrepreneurial Finance Operations & Strategy Associate to help shape the next stage of growth for a fast-growing B2B SaaS business. This high-impact role offers broad exposure to finance, business operations, and go-to-market (GTM) strategy, working closely with leadership and cross-functional teams. You will take ownership of strategic initiatives from analysis and planning through execution, helping turn complex business challenges into practical solutions. From financial modeling and organizational planning to process optimization and revenue strategy, your work will directly influence business performance. The environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and built around initiative, accountability, and continuous learning. This opportunity is ideal for an ambitious professional seeking to develop into a future business leader, operator, or entrepreneur. ### Accountabilities - **Strategic Problem-Solving:** Identify, analyze, and solve high-impact business challenges across finance, operations, strategy, and go-to-market activities. - **End-to-End Initiative Ownership:** Lead strategic projects from initial research and analysis through recommendations, implementation, and performance evaluation. - **Financial Planning and Analysis:** Support financial modeling, revenue analysis, business planning, forecasting, and other initiatives that inform strategic and operational decisions. - **Business and Organizational Development:** Contribute to company-building activities, including organizational design, compensation planning, resource allocation, and operational improvements. - **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Partner with product, sales, marketing, and other teams to identify growth opportunities, improve coordination, and align business priorities. - **Process Development and Optimization:** Design, implement, and refine scalable processes and systems that improve efficiency and support continued business growth. - **Executive and Investor Support:** Prepare financial analyses, strategic presentations, reports, and other materials for leadership meetings, board discussions, and investor communications. - **Operational Flexibility:** Take on a broad range of responsibilities as business needs evolve, moving comfortably between financial analysis, operational execution, and strategic planning. ## Requirements - **Relevant Professional Background:** Experience or a strong foundation in management consulting, investment banking, corporate finance, business strategy, or a related analytical field. - **Analytical and Financial Skills:** Ability to interpret data, evaluate business performance, develop financial models, and translate findings into actionable recommendations. - **Strong Ownership Mentality:** A proactive, results-oriented approach, with the ability to take responsibility for projects, make decisions, and deliver outcomes with minimal supervision. - **Builder Mindset:** Resourcefulness and creativity in identifying operational challenges, developing solutions, and implementing processes that improve business performance. - **Adaptability and Versatility:** Willingness to work across different functions and responsibilities, from detailed financial analysis to broader strategic initiatives and hands-on operational tasks. - **Communication and Collaboration:** Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams. - **Growth-Oriented Attitude:** Curiosity, resilience, openness to feedback, and a willingness to learn in a demanding, rapidly evolving startup environment. - **Ambition and Initiative:** A genuine interest in developing into a leadership, business operations, or entrepreneurial role over time. - **Availability and Flexibility:** Willingness to work within Pacific Time (PT) business hours and adapt to the needs of a distributed international team. - **Engagement Flexibility:** Openness to either part-time or full-time arrangements, depending on business needs and the agreed scope of work. ## Benefits - **Remote Work:** Work remotely from Brazil, with a globally distributed team and no requirement to work from a physical office. - **Flexible Engagement:** Opportunity to choose between part-time and full-time arrangements, subject to mutual agreement. - **Competitive Compensation:** Flexible compensation based on experience, location, and the scope of responsibilities. - **Broad Business Exposure:** Gain hands-on experience across finance, operations, strategy, and go-to-market functions. - **Direct Leadership Collaboration:** Work closely with senior leaders and founders on strategic priorities and business-building initiatives. - **Accelerated Professional Development:** Build the analytical, operational, and strategic skills needed for future leadership or entrepreneurial opportunities. - **Meaningful Ownership:** Take responsibility for high-impact projects and contribute directly to business growth and operational effectiveness. - **High-Growth Environment:** Join a rapidly scaling technology business where initiative, collaboration, and individual contributions can have a significant impact.